International Day of the Bible

There are 1,189 chapters in the Bible with 31,102 verses. One of the earliest versions of the Bible can be found in the Vatican Library and dates back to the 4th century. The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35 – “Jesus wept.” Esther 8:9 is the longest verse in the Bible. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. The International Day Of The Bible is celebrated by people who love the Bible worldwide. The Bible has a rich 2,000-year history that has been instrumental in shaping Western civilization and the lives of billions of people around the globe.

Even if you've read the Bible, you may not know how and where it was created, how long it truly is or even how many different versions there are. Ironically, although one of the Ten Commandments is “thou shalt not steal,” the Bible is the most stolen book in the world. Bibles are regularly taken from hotels, hospitals, bookstores, and other locations. We hope that these people at least revere it, because the Word of God is for their salvation.